[Gasification] [Stoves] What is the soil chemistry for solubilizing silica?

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Dear Roger,
     Now that the plant process for silica is answered, what makes silica in 
the soil water soluble, or at least exchangable? Plants do not need water 
solubility to take up nutrients, it just makes it easier. I know of grape growers 
who have found that silica added to their nutrient mix has improved grape 
production and quality. 






Sincerely,
Leland T. "Tom" Taylor
Leland T. "Tom" Taylor
President
Agronics Inc.
7100-E 2nd St. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
Phone:505-463-8422